There's so much focus on Shohei Ohtani as his Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres start the MLB season this week in the first-ever regular season games in South Korea.
San Diego Padres’ Ha-Seong Kim attends a baseball workout at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, March 19, 2024. San Diego Padres Ha-Seong Kim fields a ground ball during a baseball workout at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Major League Baseball’s season-opening games between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres in Seoul will be the first MLB games held in the baseball-loving nation. San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr.
“The real games start tomorrow, so I am focused on keeping myself in good condition. I worked hard this year to prepare, and I need to perform well.”Blake Snell and San Francisco Giants agree to $62 million, 2-year contract, AP source saysKim hit .260 with 17 homers, 60 RBIs and 38 steals while establishing himself last season as one of the best defensive infielders in the National League.
Kim seems to be stepping into a bigger role too. While Kim last season started 98 games at second base, 29 at third and 16 at shortstop, Shildt is now trying him as the team’s regular shortstop while moving Xander Bogaerts to second base to clear the way.
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